Considerations for packet delivery reliability over polling-based wireless networks in smart grids

Abdrabou, Atef and Gaouda, A. M. and Rehmani, Mubashir (2015) Considerations for packet delivery reliability over polling-based wireless networks in smart grids. Computers and Electrical Engineering, 41 (C). pp. 368-382. ISSN 0045-7906

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Abstract

Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems currently use the polling technique for monitoring electric utility networks. Unfortunately, conventional SCADA systems do not suit the needs of smart grids in terms of the required data rate. Polling-based wireless networks can extend the capabilities of SCADA systems as they provide low cost transceivers and bounded packet delay. However, the harsh environment of power stations negatively impacts the performance of wireless links. This paper introduces a field measurement- based study that focuses on the effect of power system noise and transients on packet delivery reliability of Zigbee and WiFi polling-based wireless networks. Extensive experiments show that the electromagnetic interference emitted from high voltage substations, during normal operation conditions, do not significantly affect wireless communication in the gigahertz range. Moreover, we analytically and experimentally demonstrate that abnormal operation conditions of power systems may negatively impact the reliability of packet delivery in polling-based wireless networks. Furthermore, we show that this negative impact can be mitigated by following some proposed technical considerations regarding the wireless standard, the operating frequency, the location, and the number of wireless transceivers used.

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Additional Information: Funding Information: This work was made possible by NPRP 6-711-2-295 Grant from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar Foundation). The statements made herein are solely the responsibility of the authors. Publisher Copyright: © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Date Deposited: 19 Oct 2022 23:11
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URI: http://repository-testing.wit.ie/id/eprint/4616

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